Arts in Education Schedule
2011-2012
September 19—―Simon Sez for Better Listening and Respect” -- 100% audience
participation while teaching your students the importance of being a better listener
and showing respect to themselves and others. Additional topics incorporated into
the show include making good decisions, not succumbing to peer pressure and it’s
OK to make mistakes.
October 11—The Striking Viking Story Pirates: Idea Storm Show—integrates
the excitement of theater into standards-based language arts lessons. The Idea
Show begins with shortened (about 35 minutes) assemblies to smaller audiences
where the group performs some of their greatest hits (all original stories written by
students that have been adapted for the stage by professional actors). The Pirates
then circulate amongst the students and spark their imaginations. They help give
form to their ideas, and to think about new ways of telling stories. Students leave
inspired to write and a goal to submit something (individually or in a group) by
November 4th.
November 1—Lloyd Bachrach—―Yes, You Can”—motivational speaker,
paralympian. Although physically challenged, Lloyd Bachrach has never let anything
keep him from achieving his dreams. Lloyd faced a huge uphill battle from the day
he was born. He turned his challenge into a strength, first by excelling in a variety of
sports, then taking his confidence and insight to others seeking a positive message
and life strategy.
November 14—The Signature Project--It is art based, but encompasses many
curriculums - math, science, technology, music, cultural diversity and humanity. Its
core is a huge 76 ft x 36 ft mural layered with hidden secrets. A live performance
brings the mural to life, with artist Patrick Dunning ingeniously weaving stories and
images in the great tradition of Irish artists.
***Need 3 hours to set up!!! Can he have access to building on Sunday? Also
need shades in cafetorium to be closed.
December 12-December 16—iGame4—students are exposed to various activity-
based video games as they filter though different stations in their PE classes.
December 15—Curriculum Celebration: Family Fitness Night—iGame4 will be
available at night for students and their families. This is the perfect opportunity for
students to spend time with their families doing “healthy activities”.
January 17—Black History Laser Tribute: Prismatic Magic--a musical
retrospective featuring toe-tapping songs from legends, such as Louie Armstrong,
Cab Calloway, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin. Later, it evolves into
a powerful tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with his profound “I have a Dream”
address.
January 23-January 27—Artist Esther Tollen—as students filter through their art
classes, they will be exposed to mosaics and will be part of the huge masterpiece for
the front of our school
February 6—The Storycrafters—―Global Awareness‖-- The Storycrafters tell
stories from many parts of the world, enhanced with the musical instruments, music,
songs, and dance of the world regions.
March 5—Petra Puppets—―Reading Rampage‖ --Kick off for PARP--Ventriloquist
Steve Petra's hilarious exploration of literacy and its elements. Reading is more than
just fun; it's science, history, exploration and communication.
March 13--David A. Adler Author Visit—David Adler has written over 200
children’s books. During the 3 assemblies he follows a book from idea through the
research, writing, rewriting, editing, galleys, illustration, and printing steps. We can
sell his books in advance (at discounted prices), which he will autograph. We need
to work on details for writing workshops.
April 30—The Grand Falloons--focus in on litter abatement and recycling while
demonstrating circus skills, Vaudeville routines, song and dance numbers.
May 15—The Striking Viking Story Pirates: New Story Show--The culmination of
the program is a second, unique performance featuring brand new stories written by
our students and performed by the Story Pirates. Every story that was handed in will
be returned to the students with written comments!
June 4–June 8—National Circus Project—core circus skills including juggling,
plate spinning, balancing, devil stick and diablo manipulation will be taught during
the PE periods throughout the week.
June 8—Circus Show performed by our graduating class will be held at West
Hollow Middle School.